Animals Like Us

Throughout the Animal Kingdom wild animals live in sophisticated societies, inhabited by individuals that show deep emotion and real intelligence. This six-part series takes viewers on an epic journey around the world, touching down on all seven continents to witness the beauty of nature, and to uncover the secrets of the key species that reside on our planet. Throughout it all, the forces of competition, cooperation, and companionship shape the lives of these animals - much like they shape ours. The closer we look at their actions, and unravel what drives them to behave as they do, the more we realize animals are a lot like us!

The Wild Canadian Year

Sweeping in scope yet exquisitely detailed, THE WILD CANADIAN YEAR captures the powerful stories of how each season affects the animals and plants that make Canada their home, revealing remarkable never- before-seen wildlife behaviour in some of the country’s most remote and spectacular landscapes. With lightning storms and tornadoes whipping across the prairies; secret worlds buried beneath the snow; comatose frogs revived by the lifegiving rays of the warm spring sun; and polar bears hunting in the open summer waters; revel in the rare natural wonders of Canada.

Man Made Marvels: Ancient China

Giant Buddha Four times the size of Mount Rushmore and twice as high as Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Leshan’s Giant Buddha is one of the world’s ancient wonders. Crafted over a thousand years ago on an inaccessible site in a place where carving anything should be impossible, the mighty Buddha has survived war, fire, earthquakes and extreme weather. But can it survive the modern world? China's Forgotten City With a history defined by the rise and fall of powerful dynasties and immortalized by some of China’s greatest architectural and engineering innovations, predecessors of modern day Xian have provided a blueprint for many of the world’s great cities. Using the best technology and science available, today’s Xian’s residents are rediscovering and restoring a city laden with ancient man made marvels.

Africa's Hunters

AFRICA’S HUNTERS is an engrossing, character-driven look at the lives of some of Zambia’s most formidable predators – lions, leopards and hyenas. From an audacious, three-year old leopard who has won her first territory but is mercilessly challenged by older rivals, to a misfit lion cub who has finally found his place in the pride, and a clan of hyenas struggling in the grip of drought, life for predators is tough and they must be bold, cunning and strong if they are to make it through harsh times. Using state-of-the-art thermal cameras, we follow characters by night and day, revealing their lives in intimate detail.

Much Ado About Shakespeare

MUCH ADO ABOUT SHAKESPEARE follows Steven Wadlow, a window cleaner who believes that a painted portrait that has been hanging above his family’s television set for over half a century may be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Over eleven years, Steven embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about the portrait, visiting some of the world’s top art institutions. The history of the painting suggests it could be a missing portrait of William Shakespeare that had been painted during his lifetime. Facial comparison software shows a striking resemblance to The Bard, more so than any known image. Despite the art world’s skepticism, Steven’s breakthrough comes in Paris, where a renowned expert, who has examined masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, confirms his discovery. This captivating film uncovers the mystery behind a painting that could rewrite history and change Steven’s life forever.

Secret Life of the Wombat

Close to the cool highlands of the Snowy Mountains in South East Australia, lies an enchanted secret world where a group of very special creatures make their home. Shy and elusive, the common wombat may appear to be hidden from view – but the quiet wood is alive with scenes of marsupial friendship, new life, burrow hopping, and wombat disagreements.

WW2 Treasure Hunters

Britain's foremost amateur WW2 detectorist and a war history buff team up to bring forgotten stories of WW2 back to life by unearthing relics from former military activity sites once in danger of being lost forever. The duo has made it their mission to unearth these artifacts, preserve their history, and bring these forgotten stories back to life. Using state-of-the-art geotechnology, archival documents, and period-accurate maps, the team races against time to find the burial location and perform extensive digs to excavate the artifacts before they are destroyed by urban progress or corroded by the very soil they are encased in. S1: 8 x 60' S2: 7 x 60'

Coral City

CORAL CITY takes viewers inside the vibrant, bustling ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the planet’s largest and most biodiverse natural wonders. Like a bustling city, the reef is home to distinct “neighborhoods” – coral, lagoon, sand cay, and coastal rainforest – each with its own rhythms, influenced by the tides, time of day, and changing seasons. This stunning documentary series reveals how the four seasons drive the behaviors, feeding patterns, and life cycles of the marine creatures that call the reef home. From the dramatic coral spawning in Spring to the Summer’s intense phytoplankton bloom and the autumn struggles of over-heated waters, CORAL CITY captures the ebb and flow of life in one of the world’s most intricate ecosystems. Each season brings its challenges, triumphs, and moments of breathtaking beauty, making it clear why the Great Barrier Reef is both fragile and vital to the planet’s future.

Canada Over The Edge

This aerial-documentary series explores the features that define Canada: the most-expansive coastline on Earth, and the world’s longest, undefended border. From urban centers to the remote wilderness of world-famous National Parks, CANADA OVER THE EDGE showcases the rugged beauty and history of Canada. Using state-of-the-art cinematography, an award-winning team of directors creates the most incredible collection of high-definition images, capturing never-before-seen wildlife and once-inaccessible natural wonders along Canadian shores.

Bacchus, Venus And Mars Uncovered

In this series Professor Bettany Hughes embarks on a voyage of discovery, travelling across the Mediterranean and Middle East to reveal the true stories of three of the most iconic Greek Gods and Goddesses; Venus, Bacchus and Mars. From Jordan to Cyprus and around the world, Bettany explores the gods of wine, war and love, and their stories' endurance in history.